The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for the full-time position of Visiting Professor or Adjunct Professor in Assyrian Studies, offered through the Avimaleck Betyousef Foundation. The position has an expected start date of July 1, 2020 for a period of three years. The formal title will be determined by the qualifications of the individual selected to hold the position.

Applications are encouraged from scholars with rigorous training in any period of Assyrian culture, art, or language (including, but not limited to, ancient Assyria, Syriac studies, Neo-Aramaic, and modern Assyrian diaspora). Preference will be given to individuals whose research has strong foundations in philology, art history, or material culture studies. Those in the field of Diaspora Studies are also encouraged to apply.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include engagement with Assyrian communities in the area and with students of Assyrian descent on the UC Berkeley campus. The successful candidate is expected to have an active research agenda.

PhD or equivalent international degree, or PhD candidacy or equivalent international degree stage, required at the time of application.